Ontario Mortgage & Real Estate Insights Podcast
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Episode 139: Inflation, Rate Cuts, Ontario Homebuilding Challenges, and Market Trends
In this episode, we kick off with a sponsorship from Real Approved Inc. and dive into Canadian inflation and property tax updates. We discuss banks' and markets' reactions to potential Bank of Canada rate cuts and analyze CMHC housing starts data with regional trends. Highlights include insights from the Scotiabank Housing Poll and Smart Prosperity Institute's study on Ontario's homebuilding challenges, featuring expert Mike Moffat. We also explore Ontario migration trends, mortgage market competition, and offer insights on mortgage pre-approvals. The episode wraps up with a discussion on Ontario's evolving real estate landscape and a sponsorship from Happy Belly Food Group's Via Cibo location.
Key Points
- Canadian inflation saw a notable increase in October, with the Consumer Price Index rising to 2.0% and core inflation reaching 2.5%, driven by higher grocery and transportation costs.
- Housing starts across Canada remain uneven, with notable declines in Toronto and Vancouver but rises in regions like Montreal, affecting overall housing affordability.
- The Ontario housing market is facing significant challenges, with the province lagging behind in homebuilding per capita, contributing to a net outflow of over 100,000 residents seeking better living conditions in other provinces.
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